VLOG #4: How to Re-Glaze Pottery | Loading, Firing and How To Hold/Soak on a Manual Kiln HD 1080p

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Welcome back to my pottery journey! In this exciting episode of my Vlog series, I’m diving deep into the world of pottery glazing, kiln loading, and manual kiln firing. Get ready for a hands-on experience as I tackle some common pottery challenges and share valuable tips along the way.
👉 How to Reglaze Pottery:
Flaws happen (pinholes, crazing, crawling) and sometimes your glaze doesn't turn out as expected. Fear not! I’ll guide you through the process of reglazing pottery, and give your creation a second chance.
👉 Loading & Firing a Bisque Kiln:
Watch and learn as I share tips on loading a bisque kiln properly. Achieve optimal results during the bisque firing stage, ensuring your pottery is ready for the glazing process.
👉 Running a Manual Kiln:
I walk you through the essential steps of operating an older manual kiln with switches. Ya, that’s right, no dials here, just on/off! I show you how to properly load a junior cone, essential if you want your manual kiln to turn off. Gain confidence in controlling the firing process
👉 Hold/Soak on a Manual Kiln Fire:
Did you know you can do a hold/soak with your manual kiln? Discover how to use this technique to enhance glaze effects and achieve stunning results on your pottery. I demonstrate how to restart your manual kiln, and share how I do a ‘slow’ cool to help give your glaze time to ‘heal over’ which can eliminate some pesky flaws.
GLAZES USED
🍭 Laguna's - Power Truquoise
🍭 Amaco / Potters Choice - PC-47 Emerald Falls
🍭 Amaco / Potters Choice - PC-17 Honey Flux
TIME STAMP
00:00 Intro
02:55 - Decision to do a 2nd bisque fire
03:20 - How to load a bisque fire and prep for an older manual kiln sitter
04:20 - How to use junior cones
06:19 - How to start and fire and kiln sitter with switches
09:10 - How I reglaze pottery - get glaze to stick
15:31 - How to run a Hold / Soak on a manual kiln
17:51 - Jug reveal...did it work?
19:23 - Conclusion and Thanks
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@barbaraross6342 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for actually showing us how to reglaze. Sooooo many demonstrators with say they reglazed it but never show how to do it!

@SarahWaltonPottery 3 ай бұрын

Oh I’m so glad this video helped! I just wish it made it. Oh well! I tried my best!

@MyMazyCat 11 ай бұрын

I love all your pottery videos! You are such an inspiration and I love that you share your glaze combos which are just stunning! ❤🏺

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 😘

@MyMazyCat 11 ай бұрын

You are one of my very favorite top favorite ceramic artists videos to watch! Your glazed pieces look amazing and delicious!🩵🏺

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

@@MyMazyCat Wow! Thank you sooooo much! 🥰

@MyMazyCat 11 ай бұрын

@@SarahWaltonPottery yes! Your glaze combos and techniques remind of ice cream and summer days! 🩵🏺

@lyndafjellman3315 10 ай бұрын

I too use a manual kiln(on purpose) and I have a suggestion about seeing the cones inside the kiln. I make sure that the very top set of cones is all the way at the back of the kiln right in front of a set of elements(when viewed from the top peep) Make sure you leave the area between the peep and the cone-pack open so they are visible. Check it a couple times as you load. The area between the cones and the peeps is a place to put plates or other short things. It reduces the number of things you can put on the top shelf, but I cannot see the peeps if they are anywhere but in front of the elements. I just plan for some flat things each load or leave the area open. If necessary, I put the cone pack on a shelf support to raise it to the right height.

@SarahWaltonPottery 10 ай бұрын

AMAZING advise!! Thank you!!!!

8 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah, I love all your videos! I inherited a kiln that I think is a very similar version to yours. Gare 1822 with kiln sitter, timer, and switches. I think I saw in a recent video that you’re getting a digital kiln soon (yaay!). I’d be so grateful for any tips and tricks you used to make your manual kiln firings successful! I’ve been sifting through your comments to gather some you’ve already shared- how to do a hold, using half shelves in the middle, getting a pyrometer to get exact temp readings. I bet you could do a whole video on all the knowledge you’ve accumulated about manual kiln firings! Thanks for all your great videos!

@SarahWaltonPottery 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Ohhh yes older manual kilns with switches! 😵‍💫 I too inherited my kiln so I was grateful but sheesh there’s not a lot of info out there. But I’m sure you’re finding that out yourself. Can you email me as I’d gladly give you some pointers, but it would be easier if I emailed you. sarah@sarahwaltonpottery.com

@TheZsuZsa123 8 ай бұрын

Thank You for your very enjoyable videos,vlogs and thumbnails. I always look forward to your new additions. Nice to watch a positive artist having fun in her studio.

@SarahWaltonPottery 8 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much!! 🥰

@alejugari-ky9sg 11 ай бұрын

I am so grateful to you, Sara!! You have given me courage to open my website… 🥰😍❤️💕

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

WOW, I'm SUPER excited for you!!! I'd love it if you'd send me a link so I can check it out!! And I'm totally flattered, thank you soooo much!!

@liianabanana6320 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the info

@SarahWaltonPottery 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoy!

@1divmstr 11 ай бұрын

When you reset the kiln sitter for the hold you don’t need anything to prop it up, you can very gently lower it and it will stay on.

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Sometimes it still falls…but there are time that it will balance..🥰

@1divmstr 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🥰

@Alaineolier-zs5bd 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah, you told me about a video on glass and that was exactly what I needed to see. Perfect- Thanks

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!! 🥰

@debramcleod538 11 ай бұрын

I use a welding helmet to look through the peep holes to see how far the cone has melted.

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Debra! I went out and purchased some welding goggles because of this advice!! very much appreciated!

@kdwalters4146 11 ай бұрын

Really needed this video, been a rough week. I typically give a light misting of hairspray to re-glaze. also, I have yet to get a result like so many of you with Winterwood, mine always come out as bumpy as the back of a frogs back. I have never heard of re-firing a bisque load, very interesting. thank you for sharing. I am preparing for shelf maint. day here soon, You are so generous to take the time to share the ups, downs, and all the in betweens with us.

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Hi KD!! Always a pleasure hearing from you!! Sorry to hear you had a rough week and then to follow it up with kiln maintenance...😵‍💫 Hope you get some relief this week! Winterwood on it's own totally feels like a bumpy frog back...haha such a PERFECT analogy!! I think its in the glaze layering and firing higher, ^ 5½ - 6 at least... I had really 'froggy' 🐸 texture and little movement when it only got to ^5. food for thought🤔🥰

@Alaineolier-zs5bd 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos Sarah! Would you please do a demonstration of how to use stained glass chips in the bottom of a piece and how to do this Thanks

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

ohh...I've never done that before...you've got me thinking tho..i've seen a video a loooooong time ago...I believe Jon the Potter used to melt glass on coasters 🤔 yeah i'm pretty sure it was him. But...Thank you I'm glad you enjoy my videos and for your suggestion!! Cheers 🥰

@Shawnreidpottery 11 ай бұрын

I would love to set your studio set up ! Thanks again for another informative video !

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn! Thank you...I have been thinking about filming that too wasn't sure if ya'll would be interested in it but now that you suggested it... 🤔 I have to finish editing a few more vids and I'll do it! 😉

@Shawnreidpottery 11 ай бұрын

@@SarahWaltonPottery I think a lot of your peeps would be interested… I know the time involved in editing videos .

@lyndafjellman3315 10 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, when you look into the kiln, ALWAYS use welders glasses. Looking into the hot glowing kiln will damage your eyes! Kinda like looking at the sun but not as immediate.

@SarahWaltonPottery 10 ай бұрын

Hi Lynda, I've recently purchased welding goggles as another viewer suggested it too...thank you! It's made a huge difference!!

@ladeefire 11 ай бұрын

Hi! It’s so pretty. You have made me thankful I have an automatic kiln. Also, I’d this a speckled clay? Spectrum + speckles can do this! The only way is the hold and a slow cool

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

You're a lucky ladee (like how I did that? 😉)..One day I'll get a digital kiln, but until then I'm totally jealous of people who have them 🤣 . Thank you for this advise! I really appreciate it!! 🥰

@tegannottelling 11 ай бұрын

Hi, WHen looking through the peep holes wear polaroid sunglasses if its too 'glowy'. You are always upbeat and happy in your videos its lovely

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! So kind of you to say that!! 🥰 I am going to try the polarized sunglasses, what a fantastic idea!!

@patspotpage 11 ай бұрын

I put my cone packs where there is a coil behind them when I look through the peep. That's the only way I can see them. Thanks for sharing your process! On my kiln, I can lift the trip lever and push the button back in, and slowly let the the lever down. I think it's important to say not to leave the kiln unattended. It's easy to get distracted with other things and forget!

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Hi Pat! Thanks for the tips...I was trying to remember how I was able to do a hold without a prop, I'd done it in the past but it had completely escaped me (I forgot the "lower slowly" part and it kept shutting off 🤪) so thank you for sharing that!! And you're right I probably should have made a bigger disclaimer to not leave the kiln unattended! I'll do that in another video...THANK you for all your great advise, I really appreciate it, I learn so much from you all!!! btw I just subscribed to your channel! 🤭

@patspotpage 11 ай бұрын

@@SarahWaltonPottery thanks for the follow! I really appreciate that. 🙂And I've learned a lot from you as well. You've given me a bit more confidence in my glazing...the aspect I find the hardest!

@danielaruiz3284 3 ай бұрын

I loved this video, you have given me hope!! I will re-glaze some mugs that I don't love! I did only two layers of glaze and in some parts, I can see the clay body which was not the idea. Do you know if I can fire them as I regularly do? Or does it have to be a longer firing? Could I fire with some other pieces on the same load that are being glazed-fired for the first time? Thank you!!

@SarahWaltonPottery 3 ай бұрын

Hi Daniela! Yes you can refire your piece as you would do regularly and with other works that are going in for the first time. Sometimes I don’t add more glaze just a refire, other times I may grind out an imperfection and add glaze just to the spots that need it. I’ve also added glaze all over when I didn’t use enough the first time. Remember tho, you don’t always get better results, sometimes glazes and clay don’t like refires, but I say go for it anyways, because you don’t like it now, so there is a chance you will LovE it!! Keep me posted! 😉

@Fernandvinepottery 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I thought I couldn’t do a hold because I have a manual kiln! So simple! I had no idea! Thank you for that tip! I hear a lot of people doing a cone 5 with a 20 min hold for glaze firing. I always have done a cone 6 with no holds. I got some come 5 bars and I’m nervous to try it! What should I except would be different?

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat...I just bought some ^5 junior cones yesterday and I'm going to try and see if I can do 15 or now that you say, 20 min hold to reach the ^6...fingers crossed. I'm a few days away from a glaze firing so it's going to be a bit before I share.

@linneakokinos7185 10 ай бұрын

❤😊

@micheledickey4066 11 ай бұрын

I desperately need a place to photograph my pottery!! You have such an eye for styling!!! Please tell us where you get your overalls!

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Hi Michele, you're the second person to ask me that 🤭 ...I had no idea that they made such an impression...lol...firstly, thank you for that!! I got them at Aerie, I'm not sure what part of the world you're from, but Aerie is part of American Eagle. I got them on sale for next to nothing a couple of years ago...tho, they've had similar ones on and off and in different colours too. so check them out if you can!! As for taking photos, yes it's lovely to have a designated spot but you'd be amazed on how fantastic taking a picture on you kitchen counter with a plant in behind can turn out!!! I do it allll the time! xo

@micheledickey4066 11 ай бұрын

So I have a kiln sitter kiln as well and I’m so glad you showed how it works, or doesn’t. So never ever look into the kiln without welding glasses or goggles!! When you use those to look in the peeps you can see the cones much better. Once the temp gets too high to se the peeps use a METAL flashlight with a really strong beam that is straight. If you have a cheaply flashlight that just spreads its beam everywhere it will shine onto the sides of the kiln and reflect badly. Also if it’s plastic, yeah! It will melt! Ask me how I know. Lol. Hope that helps. The flashlight with the glasses works really well. Sometimes you still can’t see so blow into the hole quickly and you can see the cones for a second. Hope that helps. When I reglaze I wipe the lice down with alcohol to get all the oils from my hands off as well as any dust etc. And then I just glaze it and put it in front of a fan. Works without having ti do all the other stuff but of course it does take forever! When you refire pieces that you know are going to run a lot you can use a kiln stilt or stilts that don’t have the metal in them! It holds the piece up much further so the pot doesn’t stick to the cookie!

@toniesolomon 11 ай бұрын

does your kiln have even temp from top to bottom when u fire glazed clay ?

@SarahWaltonPottery 11 ай бұрын

Hi Tonie, Not always but it's getting better, I've started using split shelves in the middle of my kiln to help the air flow. And just yesterday I went to Tucker's Pottery Supply and bought 2x ½ shelves so I can split up even more and see if I get even temp throughout the kiln.

@toniesolomon 11 ай бұрын

@@SarahWaltonPottery hmm interesting I hope it gets better could u consider getting an electric kiln instead of a manual ?

@Jo81562 11 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@toniesolomon hello there. I would strongly recommend that you buy a kiln Controller with your kiln. It gives you so much flexibility. You can manipulate a firing very easily. If your buying a second hand kiln usually a controller can be wired on. I’ve dealt with Tuckers in Toronto for …… I can’t believe it 40 years. They can tell you everything you need to know about what to look for when buying a used kiln. And if it can accommodate a kiln controller. If your in the west side of Toronto then Pottery Supply house is excellent. Both companies build excellent kilns. Hope this helps a bit

@user-wp6sz4mf8w 8 ай бұрын

What is the grinding tool you use on your wheel?

@SarahWaltonPottery 8 ай бұрын

I'm assuming your asking about the wheel attachment. Its an Diamond 80 Grit Bat. Diamond Core Tools makes them but I've seen some less expensive ones on Amazon, but I personally haven't used those. I got mine from my local pottery store. I also use a Dremel at times to remove dripped glaze and buff out other blemishes. Hope this helps!

@user-wp6sz4mf8w 8 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah, yes the diamond grit bat. I love the idea of having that to smooth the bottom surface of my pieces. Thank you for sharing that info and keep on making new videos. They are wonderful!

@SarahWaltonPottery 8 ай бұрын

@@user-wp6sz4mf8w Thank you 😊

@gojec29 5 ай бұрын

I don't know why in a shcoll you don't maque your enamels yourself ! For the same price you have 3 times the same enemal ... !

@SarahWaltonPottery 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!! One day I hope to make/mix my own glazes for this exact reason, as well as it's a much faster process of glazing my pots! On the flip side, using commercial glazes are no doubt more expensive, but it is readily available, thus more people can duplicate and or be inspired to try one of my combos out.🥰